[RWC2023 QF3] England vs Fiji (15/10/2023)

[Protalus rampart]

Losing Muntz was a set back that I don’t think Fiji could overcome. He holds the key to their control and shape imo. A decent kicker would go a long way too..

England have to pull a massive rabbit out of a very small hat if they’re not to get embarrassed next weekend

 

[IT157]

Feel sad for Fiji.

 

[TommiG88]

4 more years of borthwick

 

[Booboobang]

I feel bad for Fiji. A semi would have meant a lot to them and we're screwed anyway.

Agree. But I think there is still a ton of positives for them, quarters for the first time in a long time and they are just going to get stronger now they have a proffesional domestic outfit to build depth. Hopefully they get more T1 games in this cycle.

 

[Tooting Carmen]

was really hoping to see an island nation that is a former British colony make their first semi-final. Sadly it just wasn't to be.

They're much better at Sevens though.

 

[Jimbo]

Regardless of thoughts on Smith at 15 no one can question his commitment in D.

 

[McTallshort]

So does this make England the best home nation now?

 

[IT157]

They're much better at Sevens though.

Won Olympic gold!

 

[Booboobang]

Losing Muntz was a set back that I don’t think Fiji could overcome. He holds the key to their control and shape imo. A decent kicker would go a long way too..

England have to pull a massive rabbit out of a very small hat if they’re not to get embarrassed next weekend

Muntz in the few matches I saw him with them helped them control game a lot better as well. Less hollywood but feel like fiji really benefitted from a calming element there.

 

[Tooting Carmen]

Won Olympic gold!

Twice.

 

[Which Tyler]

was really hoping to see an island nation that is a former British colony make their first semi-final. Sadly it just wasn't to be.

New Zealand?

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Why should it be?
Isn't that decided on "did the knock on stop a significant line break"?

Is there something in there about being idiocy / cynicism?

There wasn't going to be a line break off that pass, it was going behind the Fijian player before Farrell hit it and would have gone to ground.

 

[IT157]

Muntz in the few matches I saw him with them helped them control game a lot better as well. Less hollywood but feel like fiji really benefitted from a calming element there.

Massive achievement to get out of the group. And they beat Australia for the first time in years.

They made it further than Scotland.

 

[Grizwald]

Fiji population of 900k

They should all be proud. If the Drua keep going the next RWC they'll be better more depth and control in the half backs and they'll be set.

 

[IT157]

New Zealand?

Urgh. Anyone but them

 

[Which Tyler]

There wasn't going to be a line break off that pass, it was going behind the Fijian player before Farrell hit it and would have gone to ground.

Exactly, which is why - unless I've missed something - it's not a yellow card.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Anyhow France and the Saffers will be ******** themselves......

…..laughing.

 

[Rinkadink]

Regardless of thoughts on Smith at 15 no one can question his commitment in D.

Surely nobody was doing this... They haven't watched him before if so.

 

[IT157]

Surely nobody was doing this... They haven't watched him before if so.

Maybe not commitment but actual ability.

He was a good speedbump at times

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Surely nobody was doing this... They haven't watched him before if so.

There is one person on here who keeps doing it.